There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car
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Line 49006 train, line 43001 train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Perambur Loco Workstrain 43001 / ...
1h 10m₹216–1,744Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Retteribus FlixBus IN5136B / ...
1h 54m₹154–176Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Periyar Nagartaxi 29.1 km
31 min₹750–900Drive 29.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Periyar Nagarcar 29.1 km
31 min₹282–407
Tambaram to Periyar Nagar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹180 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs ₹750 - ₹900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram and arriving at S.R.B. Colony via Retteri Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Perambur Loco Works via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Tambaram and Periyar Nagar is 34 km. The road distance is 29.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar without a car is to line 49006 train and line 43001 train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar, including transfers.
Tambaram to Periyar Nagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Periyar Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar is to line 49006 train and line 43001 train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹180 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Periyar Nagar, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Perambur Loco Works via Chennai Park and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Retteri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹149–154 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Perambur Loco Works
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–390
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Retteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹149–154
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ₹750–900
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Periyar Nagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Retteri station.
Tambaram to Periyar Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Periyar Nagar is 29 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Tambaram to Periyar Nagar.
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